The most arrogant in history

Ye Kun turned his head and smiled, "Strange, I didn't lock you up. If you want to go out of the palace, you can do it anytime. Why ask me?"

According to the old system of the previous dynasty, concubines in the palace were not allowed to leave the palace at will.

Even for palace maids and eunuchs, there are strict regulations for leaving the palace.

But Ye Kun doesn't play those tricks and doesn't restrict anyone from leaving the palace.

Eunuchs and palace maids all have holidays, two days every ten days, when they can go out and play.

However, eunuchs and palace maids need to undergo security checks and body searches when entering and leaving the palace.

Wen Axiu, Wei Caiqin and others were running around outside all day long, and sometimes they didn't return to the palace for several days.

Ye Kun never doubted anything.

Madam Hongyun smiled and said, "Then Your Majesty, can you find me something to do?"

Ye Kun smiled and said, "Ask Teacher Wen, Caiqin and Jiaonu if they want you to help."

"No, I want to do something on my own, not help others."

Madam Hongyun squinted and said, "Or, I'll go back to the Southern Wasteland and build my own territory. I've been away from my hometown for many years, and I don't know what it looks like now."

Ye Kun refused and said with a smile:

"Your hometown is now well governed. We have built many roads and bridges, opened up many fertile fields, and planted many fruit trees.

I'm worried about letting you go back alone. When I have time, I'll go back with you."

Madam Hongyun's original territory was approximately equivalent to the area of ​​ten counties.

Most of the mountains are barren and forested.

But the population was not small, about 200,000. When they fought against Ye Kun, too many men were killed and wounded, and later when they built roads and opened up the mountains, another group of men were sacrificed.

Ye Kun took advantage of every opportunity and moved tens of thousands of people to the southern wilderness to build infrastructure, set up schools and hospitals, and train local people in farming and breeding techniques.

In recent years, assimilation has been completed.

Ye Kun let Madam Hongyun go because he was afraid that she would affect the court's administration.

Madam Hongyun said angrily, "You always lie to me and say you want to go back with me, but you never do. Last time when I went to Jiaozhi, I wanted to go back, but you wouldn't let me."

Ye Kun apologized, "Don't blame me, Hongyun. I can't help myself. How about this, if you miss any relatives or friends, I will transfer them all over and let them serve as officials in the capital. Then you can see each other often, okay?"

In fact, in the Southern Wilderness, many young people were sent to the army, military academies and universities by Ye Kun, and then assigned to various places to strengthen assimilation.

Even in the present-day Zhuo County, there are thousands of southerners, who used to be the subjects of Madam Hongyun.

Madam Hongyun sighed, "Forget it, I'll just play mahjong."

Ye Kun chuckled and stood up to make way for him.

At night, Ye Kun stayed in Liu Yuejuan's palace.

Yuejuan doesn't look old and still looks petite.

"Ms. Yuejuan, we have been married for so many years, and you have never asked me for anything." Ye Kun took Yuejuan's hand and asked, "If there is anything on your mind, just tell me."

"What can happen to me?"

Yuejuan smiled gently: "What I am concerned about are my two younger brothers. Now my younger brothers are married and have children. I am very happy."

"Is your nephew from your mother's family obedient?"

"They are obedient and smart. My two oldest nephews and nieces can already write."

"That's fast." Ye Kun nodded: "Sometime, I'll go with you to see your two brothers, as well as your nephews and nieces."

"Your Majesty, you are very busy. It is good enough for you to think of them in your heart. You don't have to go to see them. I will visit them every seven or eight days."

Yue Juan helped Ye Kun undress and said, "My two brothers are more sensible now, not as stupid as before. However, they still don't know the seriousness of the matter. It would be bad if they say something that offends the emperor."

"Silly boy, would I care about the uncle of the emperor?"

Ye Kun smiled and hugged Yuejuan's slender waist.

There are many uncles-in-law.

But the only serious one is Jiang Youbao.

In the middle of the night, there was a report outside the door: "Your Majesty, the father-in-law of the emperor died of a sudden illness at night. I came to inform you."

"What, father-in-law?"

Ye Kun was startled and sat up suddenly.

Outside the door, Huang Ye said again: "Yes, the Queen's father has passed away."

"Got it. Go inform the Queen. I'll go to Fengyi Palace right away and go to the Father-in-law's Mansion together!"

Ye Kun was no longer sleepy and immediately got up and dressed.

Yuejuan helped Ye Kun put his clothes in order and whispered, "Your Majesty, please accept my condolences and advise Sister Yourong to take care of herself. I will go with you and keep Sister Yourong company."

"Don't worry, I will persuade Yourong."

Ye Kun nodded, and instructed the eunuch outside the door: "Go and inform the ladies. Just inform them quietly, don't make a fuss."

The young eunuch agreed and went to notify them immediately.

Ye Kun put on his clothes and hurried to Fengyi Palace with Yuejuan.

Jiang Yourong had just received the news and was crying while waiting for Ye Kun.

"My lady, I am sorry."

Ye Kun came over and held Jiang Yourong's hand: "I will accompany you to the father-in-law's house."

Jiang Yourong nodded.

Yuejuan helped Jiang Yourong get on the carriage, hugged her shoulders, and whispered, "Sister, you must control your emotions, don't be too sad, and take care of yourself."

Jiang Yourong burst into tears, but nodded and thanked her: "Good sister, I know."

The residences of the prince's uncle and the father-in-law were in chaos.

Xue Sangu was crying loudly, her cry was heart-wrenching and her voice shook the sky.

Xue Sangu's daughter-in-law was naturally crying too.

People in ancient times got married early. Three years ago, Xue Sangu became a grandmother and had a grandson.

Ye Kun and Jiang Yourong arrived, kowtowed to the old father-in-law, stood up and asked: "A few days ago, the father-in-law was fine, why did he suddenly become like this?"

Jiang Youbao cried, "Last night, my father drank a few glasses of wine and fell asleep. In the middle of the night, he suddenly had chest pain, and when the doctor came, he was gone."

The doctor on the side was trembling with fear: "The emperor may have a heart attack..."

Ye Kun didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

When did I have a heart attack?

"Shut up, how can you talk like that? You want to die for offending the emperor?" Jiang Youbao was furious and waved his hand to hit him.

"Forget it, it was just a slip of the tongue, an unintentional mistake."

Ye Kun stopped Jiang Youbao and said, "Let's take care of the funeral for my father-in-law first."

Over there, Jiang Yourong hugged her mother and collapsed to the ground crying, unable to speak.

Jiang Youbao asked Ye Kun: "Your Majesty, my third sister Youcai is still in Xingyang. Can you... send a telegram to inform her?"

Ye Kun nodded and asked Huang Ye to send a telegram to Xingyang immediately to inform his third sister Youcai of the death.

Jiang Youbao also arranged for his family to start cleaning up and setting up the mourning hall.

As soon as the sky brightened, Sang Buyi, Ma Zhao, Wu Qiong, Tan Bamao and others also came over after hearing the news.

After all, he is the father-in-law of the emperor, so Sang Buyi dare not neglect him.

Ye Kun clasped his fists in greeting, and then said: "My lords, thank you for coming to visit and express your condolences. However, you should focus on state affairs and go back to work. I am the son-in-law of the emperor's father-in-law, and I am afraid I will have to ask for leave from you for the next few days to observe mourning for the old man."

He Kangju came up and whispered, "Your Majesty, you are the Son of Heaven. According to etiquette, you cannot observe mourning for your father-in-law."

"Can't?"

"No." He Kangju was firm.